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Articles I read about her, before her husband was killed, but it seemed that having a husband with power was very important to her. And wife of the heir apparent would be perfect. She feels a power now that she didn't have when Charlie was alive. Conjecture, yes, but interesting.

This is the world we fight for. Thanks for the video.

I think Erika has had her eye on JD for a while.

FBI Sting Ensnares 14 Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers in Alleged ‘Delta Drug Conspiracy’ An FBI drug sting has ensnared some of the top law enforcement officers in multiple Mississippi counties for an alleged “Delta Drug conspiracy.”

A wide-ranging FBI sting has ensnared some of the top law enforcement officers around multiple Delta counties, in what the agency is alleging amounts to a “Delta drug conspiracy.”

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So the good news is I have two leads at the moment, the bad news is I don't know if either of them will pan out and we have to pay bills for November. #UglyDogs and #MutualAid folks, help us out if you can?

Our team verified footage from 28 protests across Illinois (Oct 9–27).
Findings:
– 7 cases of riot-control weapons used with no visible threat
– 19 instances of force on non-threatening protesters

Rooster in Review: Duck & Cover The Ohio Redistricting Commission enshrined new "bipartisan" Congressional maps until 2031.

My final report from the Ohio Redistricting Commission:

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How can this not make every one of us weep.

“The works of the roots of the vines, of the trees, must be destroyed to keep up the price, and this is the saddest, bitterest thing of all. Carloads of oranges dumped on the ground. The people came for miles to take the fruit, but this could not be. How would they buy oranges at twenty cents a dozen if they could drive out and pick them up? And men with hoses squirt kerosene on the oranges, and they are angry at the crime, angry at the people who have come to take the fruit. A million people hungry, needing the fruit- and kerosene sprayed over the golden mountains. And the smell of rot fills the country. Burn coffee for fuel in the ships. Burn corn to keep warm, it makes a hot fire. Dump potatoes in the rivers and place guards along the banks to keep the hungry people from fishing them out. Slaughter the pigs and bury them, and let the putrescence drip down into the earth. There is a crime here that goes beyond denunciation. There is a sorrow here that weeping cannot symbolize. There is a failure here that topples all our success. The fertile earth, the straight tree rows, the sturdy trunks, and the ripe fruit. And children dying of pellagra must die because a profit cannot be taken from an orange. And coroners must fill in the certificate- died of malnutrition- because the food must rot, must be forced to rot. The people come with nets to fish for potatoes in the river, and the guards hold them back; they come in rattling cars to get the dumped oranges, but the kerosene is sprayed. And they stand still and watch the potatoes float by, listen to the screaming pigs being killed in a ditch and covered with quick-lime, watch the mountains of oranges slop down to a putrefying ooze; and in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath. In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage.” - John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

Steinbeck discussed this almost a century ago.

The only way someone could possibly not “deserve” food is if they have surplus when others have none. End of story.

The media is about to blitz us with stories about how awful Maduro is and I want you to remember that even if they're all true, they are being issued solely for the purpose of manufacturing consent for invading Venezuela and killing innocent people.

When the only gifts for celebrations you can buy are food, because you have a food card.
Too many people do not have the grace to think about the difficulties in anyone else's life.
It is grossly wrong to expect someone to limit any joy or comfort available to them.
Need is all-encompassing.

D66's Rise on Social Liberal Platform Sparks Debate on Shifting Political Labels The Hague - The strong performance of the Dutch political party Democrats 66 (D66) in the general election on October 29, 2025, where they tied for the most seats, has ignited a conversation about the evolution of political ideologies. Running on an explicitly social liberal platform, D66's success, which included a proposal for an "individual basic amount" akin to a Universal Basic Income (UBI), has led many to observe a notable shift in how such policies are framed – from being decried as "Socialist" just a few years ago to now being considered "pragmatic centrism." In the recent election, D66, led by Rob Jetten, secured 26 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, a significant gain that positioned them as a major force in the coalition negotiations.[1][2] Their campaign was characterized by a positive and forward-looking message, with analysts noting that voters were drawn to their "stable, centrist coalition" appeal.[3] A key plank of their platform was the introduction of an "individual basic amount," a policy aimed at simplifying the current complex benefits system.[4] This proposal is seen by many as a form of UBI, an idea that has been debated in the Netherlands for decades. Historically, the concept of a basic income has seen support from various corners of the Dutch political landscape. As far back as the 1990s, figures within D66 publicly favored the idea.[4] The GreenLeft party (GroenLinks) has also previously endorsed a form of negative income tax with the long-term goal of a basic income.[4] However, mainstream parties, including the Labour Party (PvdA) and the conservative VVD, have historically been more hesitant or outright opposed, often raising concerns about the work ethic and the underlying principles of the existing social security system.[5] The recent success of D66's proposal has prompted reflection on a potential shift in the political discourse.

D66's "Individual Basic Amount": A Closer Look at the Proposal The social-liberal party D66 has centered its successful 2025 election campaign on a significant overhaul of the Dutch social security system, introducing a proposal for an "individual basic amount" for every adult citizen. This plan, a cornerstone of their manifesto, aims to replace the current complex web of benefits and allowances with a single, more direct form of income support. Core Principles of the Proposal: The fundamental idea behind the "individual basic amount" is to provide a foundational income floor for all adults in the Netherlands.[1][2] This would function in two primary ways: For those with sufficient income: It would act as a tax credit, reducing their overall tax burden.[3][4] For those with little to no income: It would be disbursed as a direct cash payment.[3][4] This system is designed to simplify the current labyrinthine benefits system, which D66 argues is overly bureaucratic and often difficult for citizens to navigate.[1] The party's manifesto explicitly states the goal is to move towards a system that offers more financial security and simplicity. Phasing Out Existing Benefits: A key component of the proposal is the gradual elimination of several existing allowances. The health and childcare allowances are specifically targeted to be eventually scrapped and integrated into the new "individual basic amount."[5] This consolidation is intended to streamline support and reduce the administrative overhead associated with the current multi-benefit system. Funding the Transition: D66 plans to finance this ambitious overhaul through a broader restructuring of the tax system. One of the primary funding mechanisms outlined is the phasing out of the existing mortgage interest tax relief.[6] Additionally, the party has proposed increasing taxes on wealth and introducing a "millionaire's tax" to generate further revenue. This approach signals a shift in the tax burden...

This just happened in the The Netherlands today. The centrist "D66" party, running on a platform that includes a universal basic income, won the most votes, positioning its leader to become the new PM. You heard that right, UBI is now a moderate position there and seen as a pragmatic solution to AI.

1/3 Now that I'm home I can see the marble a bit better. The pattern and color name for this particular marble is "Lincoln Calcutta marble".

THAT is the only connection to Lincoln, a random name (Calcutta is a normal name for certain marbles) created by some dipshit designer sitting behind a desk.🙄

My goodness, the differences between now, and then- when the President and his family worked and sacrificed. Too much, ultimately, for the Lincolns.

Apart from anything else, the "Lincoln bathroom" wasn't Lincoln's bathroom. It was Lincoln's office and cabinet room.

It wasn't renovated in the 1940s, it was installed in the 1940s.

Fancy bathroom circa Lincoln's presidency.

Every 1$ in SNAP benefits creates 1.60$ in local economic activity.

So, in El Paso County where I live, 24,636 households receive about of 356.41$/mo in SNAP

That's a net loss of 14,048,826.81$ in economic activity in my county IN ONE MONTH.

"Fiscally Conservative" my fanny.

Max loves you. Did you eat something good today?

Medicare for All would save $450B a year.

Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.

Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.

It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.

It’s about priorities.

the whole plan for operation midway in chicago was to frighten and terrorize people, and the administration hasn't considered what can happen when people decide they're more angry than they are afraid

League of United Latin American Citizens v. Executive Office of the President Learn more.

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court permanently BLOCKS the administration from implementing part of Executive Order requiring documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration application.

A BIG VICTORY for our clients--DNC, DGA, DSCC, DCCC, Sen Schumer and Leader Jeffries--and all voters!

They 👏 are 👏 breaking 👏 the 👏 law.

Two judges have just ordered that the Trump Administration must release funds for SNAP benefits. The GOP and Admin trying to use hungry kids as political leverage is beyond morally reprehensible. And it’s against the law.

Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders • Kentucky Lantern A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to pause a food assistance program for 42 million people was illegal.

Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/31/r...

Our @kellcope.bsky.social: "Rigging our maps in Republicans’ favor provides Trump with more votes for his dangerous and harmful policies. This is an alarming development in the ongoing battle to ensure our voices are heard in government."

Donald Trump's $300 Million Playpen Trump can find money for a vanity project, but not for SNAP recipients [Note: I actually filed this for the NYT ten days ago but it sort of lingered in the workflow and by the end of the week, they d...

I wrote about the stupid ballroom: www.elizabethspiers.com/donald-trump...

A portion of a proposed Ohio congressional district map that includes bizarre gerrymandering.

A portion of a proposed Ohio congressional district map that shows a single row of houses drawn into a different congressional district

Obviously Democracy is served by this one side of the street carve out in a proposed Ohio CD map.

CBS News fired 8 on-air personalities in latest layoffs. All of them are women EXCLUSIVE: Multiple sources told The Independent that senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta was added to the layoff list following a last-minute change by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

"...a male correspondent was initially included on the layoff list but was removed after he appealed directly to the new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, leading to another female correspondent being added to the list at the last minute."

JD Vance with his wife's family.

Thus, there must be some things that transcend ethnicity, culture, and religion. If Vance cares about assimilation, does he demand that his relatives put on Levi's jeans and tan dress sneakers? Of course not. We must ask: is this a common community here or not?